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Decorah prairie burn dates announced

Tuesday, April 6, 2021 8:37 pm

Prescribed prairie burns of the Decorah Community Prairie will be between April 12 and May 14.

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The Driftless Foodie: One pan garlicky mushroom, chicken & rice

Tuesday, April 6, 2021 2:33 pm

Do y’all remember my last baked rice dish?

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From Syria to Stateside

Tuesday, April 6, 2021 2:12 pm

Battalion dog finds new home with local Marine

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Annual Redhorse run is no thundering herd

Tuesday, April 6, 2021 1:38 pm

The annual spawning run of redhorse and white suckers into the Upper Iowa River and other streams in the Driftless Area began quietly about 48 hours after the official arrival of spring this year.

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NICC Health Information Technology program named among best in nation

Tuesday, April 6, 2021 1:34 pm

The NICC Associate of Applied Science program was named first in the US among community colleges and second among all college and university HIT programs.

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Area farmer honored as ‘Changemaker’ in organic movement

Monday, April 5, 2021 5:39 pm

Rural Decorah farmer Hannah Breckbill has been recognized as a Changemaker by the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES). 

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Helping Services hosts diaper drive

Monday, April 5, 2021 4:44 pm

In conjunction with National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, Helping Services for Youth & Families’ Family Education team will hold a diaper drive to benefit the families enrolled in home visiting services in Allamakee, Clayton, Howard, and Winneshiek Counties.

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COVID-19 vaccination scheduling assistance available to Iowans

Monday, April 5, 2021 4:42 pm

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Celebrate local during Decorah Distinctively event April 9-10

Monday, April 5, 2021 4:00 pm

Decorah Distinctively offers online, outdoor and in-store experiences for residents and visitors. The two-day event was created following the cancellation of Women’s Weekend Out which has traditionally been held in early April.

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NMP presents “Clue”

Monday, April 5, 2021 12:39 pm

Tickets are on sale now for the online performance of “Clue Stay at Home.”

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Klimesh’s Corner: Iowa is predicted to see growth in the coming year

Saturday, April 3, 2021 8:55 pm

Iowa has seen growth even through these last several months, and is predicted to see growth in the coming year.

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Reports from Winn. Co. Sheriff and Decorah PD

Friday, April 2, 2021 9:01 pm

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Lennon rezoning process highlights need for Bluffland Protection

Friday, April 2, 2021 8:58 pm

Though their request was approved, the process preceding it highlighted the county’s Bluffland Protection Overlay District, part of the county’s building code “designed to preserve the scenic qualities of bluffs, protect sensitive natural features and groundwater and prevent the process of erosion” according to the Winneshiek County Building Code . . .

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From the Statehouse: House and Senate will focus on the budget process

Friday, April 2, 2021 8:54 pm

In its review of the state’s economy, the panel said Iowa is “remarkably resilient” . . . 

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Driftless Destinations and Beyond Get out and hike now…while avoiding the mud

Friday, April 2, 2021 4:21 pm

Spring seems to be here. Let’s turn our faces up to that beautiful sun still shining at 7:30 p.m.

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DHS students gain math honors

Friday, April 2, 2021 1:09 am

Distinguished honors went to eight DHS students in a mathematical contest.

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20th Bluff Country Studio Art Tour April 23-25

Friday, April 2, 2021 1:00 am

SE Minnesota’s Bluff Country artists will open doors for behind-the-scenes studio views April 23-25.

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Small-town design service makes big impact

Thursday, April 1, 2021 6:10 pm

Iroc Web Design Services nearing two decades of service

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New National Guard recruiter settles into Decorah post

Thursday, April 1, 2021 1:57 pm

Alec Zwanziger is the new face of the National Guard in northeast Iowa. The New Hampton native recently returned to his home territory last October and serves as the recruiter in the Decorah office.  

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St. Ben’s speech students excel at contest

Wednesday, March 31, 2021 9:29 pm

The top nine speech contestants at St. Benedict School in Decorah were honored this week.

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